I. ˈfīsəˌklist noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin Physoclisti
: a teleost fish lacking a duct between the air bladder and the alimentary canal
II. adjective
also phy·so·clis·tous | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|klistəs ; or phy·so·clis·tic -tik
Etymology: physoclist from New Latin Physoclisti; physoclistous, physoclistic from New Latin Physoclisti + English -ous or -ic
1. : of or relating to a physoclist or to the Physoclisti
2. : lacking a duct between the air bladder and alimentary canal